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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.72, 25,548.84 and 10,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.72, 25,548.84 and 10,557.20 is: 14,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.72 : 25,548.84 = 10,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.72/25,548.84 = 10,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.72x = 25,548.84 × 10,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.72x = 269,724,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,724,213.65/18,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.67

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